A new study has found that Californian men who hold more traditional, less gender-equal beliefs are significantly more likely to report committing intimate partner violence.
https://www.psypost.org/men-who-reject-gender-equality-are-more-likely-to-commit-intimate-partner-violence/
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Sea sponges inspire super strong material for more durable buildings | The team studied how the double lattice structure – seen in the skeleton of a sponge demonstrated not only impressive strength, but also auextic behavior – the ability to contract when compressed.
https://newatlas.com/materials/sea-sponges-inspire-strong-material-rmit/
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Study confirmed the existence of the orgasm gap. Men reported experiencing orgasms in 90% of their sexual encounters, while women reported orgasms in only 54% of their encounters. Men were 15x more likely to orgasm, and were far more satisfied, than women during partnered sex.
https://www.psypost.org/why-do-men-orgasm-more-than-women-new-research-points-to-a-pursuit-gap/
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Chronic moderate stress increases risk of stroke by 78% in young women but not in men, finds new study. By contrast, men show stronger association with other risk factors for stroke, such as heavy alcohol consumption. Men also are taught to under-report stress and "tough it out.”
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/03/06/finland-stress-young-women-stroke/5691741275845/
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Scientists may have figured out why women live longer than men, linking it to having two X chromosomes, which defend against ageing. The extra X provides a sturdy cellular structure that protects against gene mutation and sickness, based on study of sex chromosomes and lifespan of 229 species.
https://nypost.com/2020/03/04/scientist-may-have-figured-out-why-women-live-longer-than-men/
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AI-driven satellite data reveal huge forest losses in Ukraine’s conflict zones - 65.8% of national deforestation in 2022–23 was linked to the war.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989425000289
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MDMA may have protected Nova attack survivors from trauma, study suggests
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wpy14wyd0o
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Letting teens drink alcohol at home may lead to heavier alcohol use as young adults, study finds
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/teens-drink-alcohol-home-heavier-use-young-adults-study-finds/
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Parenthood linked to shifts in gender ideology, study finds | Women are inclined to embrace more traditional roles following childbirth, while fathers seem to be related to both their wives’ gender perspectives and the economic dynamics of the partnership.
https://www.psypost.org/parenthood-linked-to-shifts-in-gender-ideology-study-finds/
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Researchers create gel that can self-heal like human skin | The hydrogel has a unique structure, making it the first to combine strength and flexibility with self-healing capabilities.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1076048
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Cannabis-like synthetic compound delivers pain relief without addictive high. Experiments on mice show it binds to pain-sensing cells like natural cannabis and delivers similar pain relief but does not cross blood-brain barrier, eliminating mind-altering side effects that make cannabis addictive.
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/03/05/compound-cannabis-pain-relieving-properties-side-effects/9361741018702/
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Smoking and antibiotic resistance: How smoke compounds and cigarette waste promote the spread of resistant germs
https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/EHP14704
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Neither osteopathy nor chiropractic care can be recommended as first-line treatments for musculoskeletal conditions
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/13/2/392
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Paralyzed man moves robotic arm with his thoughts - He was able to grasp, move and drop objects just by imagining himself performing the actions. Brain-computer interface (BCI) worked for a record 7 months without needing to be adjusted. Until now, such devices have only worked for a day or two.
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2025/03/429561/how-paralyzed-man-moved-robotic-arm-his-thoughts
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Researchers who are accused of sexual misconduct start to receive fewer citations after the media covers the allegations. But the same cannot be said about scientists publicly accused of scientific fraud, whose citations remain unchanged.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00676-1
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Study found that while gender stereotypes are often viewed as misleading, they are surprisingly accurate. People correctly guess whether men or women are higher on a given trait about 85% of the time. Findings suggest gender stereotypes reflect genuine patterns in human behavior and social roles.
https://www.psypost.org/gender-stereotypes-are-often-accurate-but-vary-in-magnitude-depending-on-the-criterion/
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Adopting a plant-based diet could provide non-linear protective effects against chronic diseases, with the magnitude of this protection varying by gender, study finds
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41538-024-00362-y
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Stick From a Dead Juniper Shrub Found in the Finnish Tundra Reveals the Plant Lived For 1,647 Years
https://www.sciencealert.com/stick-from-a-dead-shrub-reveals-surprising-truth-about-its-record-lifespan?utm_source=reddit_post
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Unmet needs increase susceptibility to believing in conspiracy theories. Psychologists have found that when individuals spread conspiracy theories it can be an attempt to compensate for their feelings of uncertainty, insecurity and to defend their own ‘threatened’ social image.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1075716
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Children poisoned by the synthetic opioid, fentanyl, has risen in the U.S. – eight years of national data shows | In 2023 alone, 44.6% were life-threatening incidents in which there was extreme harm that could have resulted in death if not treated – an increase of severe cases from 15.9% in 2015
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1076087
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Adolescents who experienced higher levels of loneliness were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with PTSD, depression, and stress-related conditions in adulthood. They also reported lower happiness and job satisfaction.
https://www.psypost.org/lonely-teens-face-higher-risk-of-ptsd-and-depression-later-in-life/
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Young adults with insomnia slept better on days when they engaged in more vigorous physical activity or were more sedentary than usual. Conversely, their sleep worsened on days when they engaged in more light physical activity than usual.
https://www.psypost.org/new-study-examines-the-connection-between-daily-activity-and-sleep-quality-in-young-adults/
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Direct Exposure to Mass Shootings Among US Adults: In a survey study of 10,000 US adults, 7% reported having been present on the scene where 4 or more people were shot, which was more common among younger generations, males, and Black respondents. 2% reported having been injured in a mass shooting.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2831132
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Some sea turtles are laying eggs earlier in response to climate change
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/sea-turtles-eggs-climate-change
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Scientists Discover Thousands of New Microbes Lurking in The Ocean's Deepest Zone
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-thousands-of-new-microbes-lurking-in-the-oceans-deepest-zone?utm_source=reddit_post
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Ayahuasca, a traditional Amazonian brew known for its psychedelic effects, appears to enhance certain aspects of memory, according to a recent study. This memory boost was selective, as it did not increase false memories or their general feeling of familiarity with the scenes.
https://www.psypost.org/ayahuasca-may-enhance-memory-recollection-in-experienced-users/
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Exercise worsens brain metabolism in ME/CFS by depleting metabolites, disrupting folate metabolism, and altering lipids and energy, contributing to cognitive dysfunction and post-exertional malaise.
https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/26/3/1282
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Scientists have identified multiple genes associated with obesity in Labradors
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/labrador-retrievers-genes-obesity-risk
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Large Study of Dietary Habits Suggests More Plant Oils, Less Butter Could Lead to Better Health
https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/press-releases/dietary-habits-study-suggests-more-plant-oils-less-butter-lead-to-better-health
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Butterflies declined by 22% in just 2 decades across the US. Nearly one-third of the 342 butterfly species we were able to study declined by more than half. Twenty-two species fell by more than 90%. Only nine actually increased in numbers.
https://theconversation.com/butterflies-declined-by-22-in-just-2-decades-across-the-us-there-are-ways-you-can-help-save-them-251468
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